On this week's episode we have Jenilee Hurly, one the of the co-founders of Ethic Goods! We love discovering brands that are ethical during a time where our clients are looking to investing in more meaningful items to reduce clutter. Ethic Goods provides economic empowerment for women rescued from human trafficking, and those at risk of exploitation. They work primarily in South East Asia, and partner with nonprofits that provide holistic care (counseling, education, and healthcare), focus on strengthening the family unit, and have demonstrated a community centered approach. They also believe business has a role to play in empowering the women they work with, which is where we come in. Make sure to follow Ethic Goods on Instagram to learn more!**We apologize for the slight glitches in sound this week** 

This week, we are continuing the conversation about organizing finances and investments with Sepehr Irandoost. Sepehr is one of the first four people in an integration team who worked on taking a market manipulation misconduct software to masses. Sepehr started his work in 2012 and the company was acquired by Nasdaq and over the next 7 years the small company in Australia became a 1.2 Billion dollar business. Sepehr was then promoted to the Head of Risk and Surveillance of Nasdaq CS where he held this position until April 2021. Since then Sepehr has been working in an Executive Role, assisting Bank of America with their Global Surveillance Strategy and Program. Make sure to check out his awesome YouTube ChannelUnchained Reality YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3szUXtewdP0yobQ0bJwCjwAnd follow him on Instagram: Unchained Reality Instagram Account: @unchained.reality

While we are pretty good at designing and organizing closets,  fully understanding the world of blockchain, crypto and NFT's is still a little foreign to us. Luckily, we met Dan Schwartz, co-founder of HLX coin and blockchain founder at an NFT party this past fall and he is now here on the podcast teaching us all the things!We had such an amazing conversation about his journey with crypto we decided to release this episode into two parts. He shares so much information that we were left with our minds blown!Make sure to follow Dan on Instagram where you are guaranteed to learn more.

While we are pretty good at designing and organizing closets,  fully understanding the world of blockchain, crypto and NFT's is still a little foreign to us. Luckily, we met Dan Schwartz, co-founder of HLX coin and blockchain founder at an NFT party this past fall and he is now here on the podcast teaching us all the things! We had such an amazing conversation about his journey with crypto we decided to release this episode into two parts. He shares so much information that we were left with our minds blown!Make sure to follow Dan on Instagram where you are guaranteed to learn more.

We are thrilled to have Talia McKinney on our podcast this week! Talia, as seen on Bravo TV's Million Dollar Listing New York, approaches real estate with the belief that success is built upon the strength of the relationship. She gives us great tips about the dos and don’ts of staging your home before selling. We also talk about her journey as a real estate agent, what not to do with spare rooms in your home, her signature style and much more. Make sure to follow Talia on Instagram and catch her on the latest season of Million Dollar Listing New York!

Classic Six founder, Diana Lomonaco is back on the podcast! We are so excited to catch up with one of our favorite entrepreneurs and learn all about what's new in the world of capsule wardrobes. We also talk about the new pieces in the Classic Six collection, how social media is helping clients make fun outfits with their capsule pieces and so much more! Make sure to check out Classic Six and follow them on Instagram. 

We are so happy to have the one and only George Oliphant from "George to the Rescue" on our episode this week! He shares his story about how he got into show biz, how important organization and decluttering is for the families he helps  and much more! We also talk about the season finale which aired this past weekend that featured your favorite two podcast hosts! ;)Missed the episode? Don't worry, you can watch it right here!

This week we are re-releasing one of our first episodes ever which talks all about insuring your items.On episode 2 of "2 Girls 1 Closet," we have a special guest. Michael DeNapoli, of DeNapoli Associates in Syosset and East Northport, will talk to us about homeowners insurance and what other policies you should take out.  We will talk about items such as grandma's fur coat that you inherited, sentimental items, jewelry, shoes and more. We will also discuss different circumstances that can occur such as floods or robberies and what is covered. As a Professional Organizer and Closet Designer, we both come across this topic often with our clients so we are so happy to share this information with you.Head over to our Instagram Page, @2girls1closetpodcast for some behind the scenes photos and videos from our interview with Mike!

We are so excited for our guest this week! Lisa Rosa is the founder of LES Downtown! LES DOWNTOWN is an apparel collection featuring the CITYHALL label of bespoke menswear style tailored clothing for women, and an online shop of sportswear, accessories and baby wear geared to the fashion vibe of the LGBTQ+ community and all who support the lifestyle. We loved learning about how they are reinventing the suit and giving back the community!Make sure to follow them on Instagram and set up an appointment for a custom suit consultation! https://www.lesdowntown.com/

Real Estate super star, Sara Golan is back on our podcast! We are so excited to learn all about what is going on in NYC Real Estate. We also talk about the new businesses that she is investing in, what rituals and routines keep her motivated, decluttering and much more.Make sure to check out Sara’s Instagram to follow along on her amazing real estate adventures! 

Psychotherapist Trishala Dutt is back on our podcast and the topic of conversation this week is grief. As Professional Organizers and Closet Designers, we often come across items that belonged to a relative or loved one that was passed down to our clients. Sometimes, we feel guilty letting go of these items even though we may not really want to keep them.Trishala talks to us about the different stages of grief and shares tips that may make it easier for us to let go of things. She also answers a bunch of interesting and deep questions that came through our Instagram page. Grief is a hard topic to talk about and it's so great that we have a professional on our show to help us get a better understanding of the process.Make sure to follow Trishala on Instagram where she often has great conversations surrounding the topic of mental health.

On this week’s episode, we welcome Scott Flansburg AKA “The Human Calculator” to our podcast. He holds the Guinness World Record Holder for the ‘fastest mental calculation’ after adding the same number to itself 36 times in 15 seconds. We needed to know how he organizes numbers and how being better at math can improve our lives. We talk to him about how he discovered his mathematical abilities, why the number 9 is so important, why our current calendar is outdated and frankly does not make any sense and much more.If you have goals of being better at math, make sure to check out Scott’s website and learn how you can work with him.

We are so happy to have Howard Berg as the second guest of our three part Guinness Book of World Record mini series.Howard “Speedy” Berg has been recognized for setting the world record for speed reading. He is listed in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records for reading more than 25,000 words a minute and writing more than 100 words a minute.He talks to us about why he learned to speed reading, how speed reading is a way of organizing and visualizing words, his five steps to reading efficiently and he teaches us an awesome way to memorize and visualize numbers.Make sure to check out his amazing courses and to follow him on Instagram.

We are kicking off season 2 of the “2 Girls 1 Closet” podcast with a three part mini-series of Guinness Book of World Record holders!Our first guest is Dave Farrow, a two-time Canadian Guinness World Record Holder for most decks of playing cards memorized in a single sighting, entrepreneur, memory coach, speed reader and keynote speaker. Dave was diagnosed with ADHD and Dyslexia at a young age and instead of taking medication, he developed his own behavioral modification approaches to manage his disability.Dave talks to us about the memory techniques he created, how organization can play an important part in our lives, why you sometimes need to get messy before you get organized, how to trigger your long term memory with the Farrow Method and much more. Want to improve your memory? Make sure to check out Dave’s website to sign up for his programs and courses. 

If there is one career that needs a lot of organization, efficiency and being able to adapt on the spot it's journalism! Lucky for us, we have Trinity Chavez as our guest this week! Trinity is a Mexican-American journalist, based in New York City where she is an anchor, national correspondent and host of RT's "Just Press Play." She has been instrumental in RT's coverage of many major global stories including, the coronavirus pandemic, US-China trade relations and Brexit.Tune in to hear all her tips and secrets about staying organized, fit, how she makes time for herself and her husband, how investing a closet system helped make life easier and much more!Follow Trinity on Instagram for the latest news and stories!

Ever wonder what goes into directing a movie? So did we! Our instincts say it takes a lot of organizing and planning (which it does) but we learned from our guest that so much of the magic happens when living in the moment and by learning to let go of control.Sergio Navarretta is an internationally award-winning director who co-founded S.N.A.P. Films Inc. with a view to telling entertaining and meaningful stories on screen. (more about Sergio on www.2girls1closetpodcast.com) He talks to us all about what goes into directing a movie, his motivation and importance of being present with your actors and so much more. We even find out what his favorite rom-com and documentary is! Make sure to follow Sergio on Instagram and check out his latest film "The Cuban" on Showtime  and Amazon Prime. 

On this week's episode, we welcome the founder and creator of Storey, Nicole Kobilansky! Storey is an app that makes it easy for everyone to digitize their wardrobes-- from new purchases to coveted legacy items, and contribute to a more circular fashion economy. She talks to us all about how  Storey easily creates a digital copy of your wardrobe on your phone by connecting to your Gmail (coming soon) or forwarding receipts, uncover the valuation of your wardrobe and view resale estimation for individual items and much more. Make sure to follow Storey on Instagram and download the app here.

If you watched “Million Dollar Listing: Ryan’s Renovation” season finale last week, you may have seen a familiar face. “2 Girls 1 Closet’s” very own co-host, Debra Russo was Ryan and Emilia’s personal closet designer on their new Brooklyn brownstone and was recently featured on the Million Dollar Listing spinoff. We talk all about the show, the closet design process and what it was like to film with the Serhants and Bravo.We also talk about why networking is so important as well as the 80/20 rule and other tips for productivity!Make sure to follow us on Instagram for all things closets! @2girls1closetpodcast @deb.russo @dream_organization

Deb adopted a dog- yay!! Her name is Penelope and she is a  super cute French Bulldog! (visit our website and Instagram for pics!) If you don't already know, dogs come with stuff. There is the food, the grooming supplies, treats, toys, dog walking accessories etc and more. On this week's episode, we share some of our favorite dog organizing tips and tricks. We also talk about purchase we made that were never used, ways to maximize space for your dog belongings and more. Visit our website for links of photos of the products we talk about in today's episode!

Interior Stylist, Joanna Thornhill is back on the podcast to talk all about her new book, “The New Mindful Home.” We chat about the inspiration behind her new book, living intentionally and mindfully, how responsible consumerism plays a role in interior design and how the recent pandemic made us realize that our home needs to be a calming and relaxing place. Joanna is also hosting a 90 minute workshop on 7th July, all about designing a home to support your wellbeing, as part of 91 Magazine’s Creative Sessions (it will also be available to purchase as a playback if you miss the live) - all the details can be found on her website or bio link on Instagram.Make sure to visit her website, follow her on Instagram and shop her new book!

In lieu of  Father's Day approaching, we are re-releasing our episode with the one and only, Tidy Dad!--------------------On this Father's Day episode, we have Tyler Moore aka Tidy Dad as our guest. Inspired by the legendary Marie Kondo, Tyler and his wife began their tidying journey back In 2018. He now helps others tidy and simplify their lives!In this episode, we discuss the difference between organizing, tidying and cleaning, how he gets his kids involved in the clean up process, his goals of one day being on a baking show and just how important communication Is when it comes to keeping things orderly at home. Dads get ready to be inspired and everyone else get ready to be wowed. You will not want to miss Tyler's awesome tips. Make sure to follow @tidydad on Instagram for tips, tricks and hacks to keep your home organized.

Did you know there is wall art that improves your overall productivity, lowers your stress levels, enhances your learning comprehension, absorbs sound, regulates humidity and increases positivity!? The Moss Boss NYC Founder, Adzi Jasari, brings the outdoors inside. He talks to us about his journey to creating Moss Boss, how easy it is to care for moss, the soon to be "Moss and Sip" parties and what other plants are easy to keep alive. Make sure to to follow him on Instagram and check out his website to custom design your next Moss Wall Art!

Sarah Gualtieri is a New York based product photographer, recipe developer and creative director at "The Boozy Ginger."  After 10 years of being a graphic designer in the corporate world, she decided to branch out on her own and offer marketing, design and photography services to her clients.  She began working with more and more beverage brands which led to developing her cocktail blog, "The Boozy Ginger."Sarah talks to us about her business, what staples we all should have on our bar carts, what's trending in the cocktail scene and websites to help keep your recipes organized. Make sure to follow her on Instagram and check out her blog for all things cocktails.

If you are a real estate agent looking for a modern approach to marketing and using social media, you have come to the right place! This week, we talk to Chelsea Peterson, the CEO of Modern Agent Social Club about her business which offers an exclusive marketing membership for the modern real estate agent who wants to learn how to use social media the right way. She shares amazing insight and tips that you won't want to miss.Make sure to follow Chelsea on Instagram as well as Modern Agent Social Club for the best tips! Also, make sure to follow the 2 Girls 1 Closet Instagram page for all your closet and organizing needs.

This week, we welcome Bianca D'Alessio to the podcast!  Born and raised in New York, Bianca currently manages over $800m in pipeline and active new development sales inventory for Nest Seekers Development Marketing.Did you know you can live in a building that has stroller parking? We talk about new development buildings in NY, what amenities are currently trending, if storage and closets are in high demand and so much more.Make sure to follow Bianca on Instagram and check out her website to work with her! Also, make sure to see her on Season 9 of Million Dollar Listing!

We New Yorkers know  the challenges of small space living. Every nook becomes storage and vertical height is our savior. On this week's episode, we have Danielle Blundell, the Home Director of Apartment Therapy as our guest.  She talks to us about how she became a journalist, what trends she is seeing in small space living, what resale site has great home decor items, Apartment Therapy's upcoming "Small Cool Experience" event and SO much more!

When most people think of garment hangers, they think of their closets. What they may not know is that Henry Hanger set the stage for the evolution of garment hangers as we know them today.On this week's episode we are joined by Roger Heydt and Christine Murphy from Henry Hanger.  They talk to us about their history, which types of hangers are best for certain garments, what color finishes are currently trending, why acrylic hangers are great for humid climates and much more! They also share ways to customize your hangers and how to place orders from their company. Makes sure to follow Henry Hanger on Instagram and check out their website to check their product options. 

Scott Barnes, the business development manager for TAG Hardware joins us on the pod this week to talk all about their new "Symphony Wall Organizer." This product is great for open wall spaces and not only functional but beautiful and artistic to look at. It's great for storing shoes, jewelry and accessories. If you love organizing accessories, you will not want to miss this episode!We also talk to Scott about the history of TAG hardware, other products they offer, how to order TAG products and more.Make sure to visit TAG Hardware on Instagram and website for more information.

Did you know that sleep can play a HUGE roll in our daily productivity, organizational habits and mental clarity? Mollie McGlocklin founder of "Sleep is a Skill" is our guest this week. We talk bout how your space and clutter can effect your sleep,  how much sleep we should be getting a night, what sleep devises/apps she recommends, how caffeine actually effects us and much more.Make sure to follow Mollie on Instagram, check out her podcast and website to optimize your sleep!

On this week's episode we talk to Rebecca Gordon, a renowned New York City astrologer, founder of a 15-year running Astrology School, and author of 'Your Body and the Stars' (Simon & Schuster). She's the resident astrologer for Harper’s Bazaar and has been featured in leading publications like The New YorkTimes, The New Yorker, The Financial Times, Forbes, Oprah Magazine, Vogue etc.We talk to her about the work and organization strengths and weaknesses of each zodiac sign, learn how she created an established business as an astrologer and all about her new "Astrology for Entrepreneurs" course.Make sure to visit her website and follow her on Instagram.

As a lot of us know, COVID-19 definitely messed with our workout routines. Luckily, fitness professionals were able to take their business virtually as well as outdoors. On this week's episode, we have Josh Krantz as our guest! Josh is a fitness coach, DOE Physical Education teacher, founder of JK Fit and brings a lot of knowledge, energy and passion to his practice. He gives us tips on how to master our in-home workouts, what household items you can use as props, answers questions about fitness apps and whether or not you need them. We also have great questions from our Instagram followers this wee which address if stretching after a workout is worth the hype plus how to get your kids off their IPads and into working out!Make sure to follow Josh on Instagram to sign up for his virtual classes and for all the workout motivation you need! @joshuaornah

It’s time to embrace our individuality with Patricia Fox, AKA Purely Patricia! Patricia is a New York based interior decorator, assemblage artist, fashion inspirer, and model. She is renowned for her curated, colorful head-to-toe “PURELY PATRICIA personal style. A cultural commentator, she is a sought after on-air-talent and frequent subject for photographers and artists. Patricia is the “creator of her own destiny” living each day in full blown self expression! She will share her go-to tips to help us do the same. We also talk about how she manages her inventory, shops strategically and how she differentiates between style, fashion and costume.Follow Purely Patricia on Instagram: purelypatricia and visit her website www.purelypatricia.com

On this week’s episode, Esthetician and skincare expert, Gabriela Carpio is our fabulous guest. She has worked in the NYC beauty scene for 15 years and recently relocated to LA.We discuss why being minimalistic when it comes to skincare is important, what is the one product she needed to incorporate more when changing coasts and how to edit and check expiration dates on our beauty products. She also shares other tips that will be both life changing for your skin and your bathroom cabinets (yay to more bathroom cabinet space).Make sure to check out our Instagram for tutorial videos featuring Gaby and her tips! @2girls1closetpodcast

Happy Teacher Appreciate Week!We always wanted to spotlight a teacher on our show because who has better organizing tips than a DOE professional. Since the pandemic started and schools temporarily closed down, teachers have had to be even more multi skilled and adaptable.Christina O'Connell is our guest and talks to us about teaching during our current climate, the apps she likes to use during the school year to stay organized and how trade schools are more important than ever! Make sure to follow our Instagram page @2girls1closetpodcast for photos of her filing system and we will tag the apps that we talk about on this episode!

In episode 10, we chat with style consultant, Melanie Lippman who specializes in closet edits, personal shopping and wardrobe revamps! We love that she helps clients create outfits from their current wardrobes and believes that having an organized closet will make the process more efficient and easy. She will talk to us about how she started her business, what her process with clients looks like and her go-to tips for shopping, styling and how to look your best on Zoom calls! We also play a wardrobe edition of F*ck/Marry/Kill and share a very special announcement!To get in touch with Melanie, visit her website: https://www.melanielippman.com or follow her on Instagram: @melanielippmanDon't forget to follow @2girls1closetpodcast on Instagram for more organizing tips and announcements.

On this Earth Day themed episode, we welcome Adam Baruchowitz as our guest. He is a leading voice in the conversation about keeping textiles out of landfills and the founder of Wearable Collection; your go-to solution for unwanted clothing, textiles and shoes!We discuss how Wearable Collections started, the different ways they make donating clothing accessible, where sustainable fashion is headed next and how the current CO-VID 19 pandemic might just change the way we shop in the future. For more information about Wearable Collections, head to their website: www.wearablecollections.com and follow them on Instagram: @wearablecollectionsDon't forget to follow us on Instagram: @2girls1closetpodcast

On episode 8, we interview Barry and Jordan from The Brownstone Boys! They have been slowly restoring and renovating their 130 year old Brooklyn brownstone and help their clients do the same. They are experts in the field of home renovations and we are happy they were able to come on the show to give us some helpful tips!We talk about "where to start," how to plan your budget, parts of your project that you can be working on at home during the co-vid 19 quarantine and much more. They also show us their newly designed California Closet system (designed by co-host Debra Russo)!We recorded this episode via Zoom and decided to also release the video call on YouTube! Head over the link to check out their new closet and a fun game we play together! https://youtu.be/SJRbTFuKZ8UTo get in touch with The Brownstone Boys: www.thebrownstoneboys.comInstagram: @brownstoneboys

On this bonus episode of "2 Girls 1 Closet", we share some of our go-to tips about how to make your garage a more organized and functional space. From design layouts to organizing hacks, we've got you covered!We recorded this episode with the intention of giving you a potential organizing project during the co-vid 19 quarantine. Organizing your garage can be a great way to get some fresh air and check off another thing on your spring cleaning to-do list. Don't forget to grab the kids; they will make great helpers!Not sure know where to start? We are both available for virtual consultations. Please visit www.dreamorganizationny.com to schedule yours today. Follow Us on Instagram: @2girls1closetpodcast @dream_organization @deb._russoPlease subscribe, review and share our podcast! :)

Episode 6 is a very special episode to say the least. We have Ronni of @ronniandjoeadopt as our guest and she is going to talk to us about her on-going private adoption process.She will also be sharing tips about keeping the process and paper work organized, why private adoption is their preferred method and how social media is helping to get the word out.If you or someone you know have been considering private adoption and don’t know where to start, this episode is for you.For more information or to get in touch with Ronni and Joe please visit:www.ronnijoeadopt.com631-343-8501ronnijoeadopt@gmail.com

We LOVE wallpaper and lots of color!In episode 5, Drea and Deb talk to Interior Designer, David Santiago AKA "The Prince of Wallpaper", about using wallpaper and color in parts of your home like closets, bedrooms and kids rooms! He shares his secrets about where he gets his inspiration from resulting in an unforgettable and personal design experience for his clients.We also discuss the validity of rules like "don't use dark paint if you don't want your space to feel small," is faux leather wallpaper a "yay" or "nay" and how to utilize your ceiling! Plus, we may or may not talk about Netflix's hit show "Tiger King."Head over to the @2girls1closetpodcast Instagram page to watch our full video call via Zoom and see some of David's wallpaper samples. Because of the quarantine going on in the US, we were not able to meet in person like we usually like to. Each of us will also describe how we work with clients virtually during this time.Get in touch with Santi:  http://www.casasanti.com Instagram: @strictlysanti @princeofwallpaper Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @2girls1closetpodcast @dream_organization @deb._russo

Need something to do during the quarantine? Working from home and noticing that things are quickly getting untidy and chaotic? In this bonus episode, Drea and Deb share 10 areas of your home that you and your family can organize and declutter during the quarantine. We talk about pantries, under the sink spaces, closets, emails and more!  

In episode 3, Deb and Drea will talk about how being organized will lead to an efficient lifestyle ultimately creating more time to do the things you love. We will talk about different topics such as the apps we use, how exercising can help, keeping your kids belongings tidy and different ways to maximize your space. 

On episode 2 of "2 Girls 1 Closet," we have a special guest. Michael DeNapoli, of DeNapoli Associates in Syosset and East Northport, will talk to us about homeowners insurance and what other policies you should take out.  We will talk about items such as grandma's fur coat that you inherited, sentimental items, jewelry, shoes and more. We will also discuss different circumstances that can occur such as floods or robberies and what is covered. As a Professional Organizer and Closet Designer, we both come across this topic often with our clients so we are so happy to share this information with you.Head over to our Instagram Page, @2girls1closetpodcast for some behind the scenes photos and videos from our interview with Mike!

In the first ever episode of "2 Girls 1 Closet" meet Closet Designer, Debra Russo and Professional Organizer, Drea Montali! You will learn how they became leading ladies in the NY closet scene and share some secrets and tips to make your spring cleaning season easy going and stress free!